Clay in Soils Represents a Trade-Off in Nutrient Availability, Such

question 21

Multiple Choice

Clay in soils represents a trade-off in nutrient availability, such that ________.

• A) anions are less likely to leach out of soil but are difficult for plants to extract
• B) cations are less likely to leach out of soil but are difficult for plants to extract
• C) nitrogen levels are exceptionally high, but much of the nitrogen leaches away
• D) oxygen levels are exceptionally high, but much of the nitrogen leaches away

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